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The Opposition INDIA bloc is exploring the possibility of holding a joint press conference of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Lucknow on May 15, a source said.
Mr. Kejriwal, who was released on interim bail last week in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, will be taking part in the first such programme with Congress and SP leaders. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21. Though the AAP does not have any seat-sharing agreement in Uttar Pradesh unlike the Congress and the SP, Mr. Kejriwal will be campaigning for the INDIA bloc.
Soon after his release, Mr. Kejriwal has said the ongoing Lok Sabha election is crucial to protect the Constitution and democracy. The Delhi Chief Minister had made an allegation on May 11 that hinted at an internal tussle within the BJP over prime ministerial ambitions. He claimed that once Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins a third term, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would be marginalised and Union Home Minister Amit Shah would be the next PM candidate.
